William J. McCloskey (1859-1941)

William McCloskey's Apples in a Basket is at once a straightforward depiction of apples, as well as a complex and beguiling compositional exercise exhibiting the artist's skill of rendering various forms and texture with everyday objects. A master at depicting the intricate folds of tissue paper that serve as a backdrop to the lush apples that spill forth from the overturned basket, the present work is an exquisite example of McCloskey's elaborate exploration of still life painting.


Please note that this lot is accompanied by a letter from Dr. William H. Gerdts.